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by: Laligam Sekhar, Albert Rhoton, Richard Peterson, Robert Sclabassi, Donald Krieger, Jeffrey Balzer, Donald Crammond, Kevin Dwyer, Samir Fakhry, Kazuhrio Hongo, Daniel Barrow, Gregory Zipfel, Arthur Day, Michael Chicoine, Hirotoshi Sano  List Price: $349.95 Amazon.com's Price: $279.96 You Save: $69.99 (20%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 617.48100223 EAN: 9780865779204 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0865779201 Label: Thieme New York Manufacturer: Thieme New York Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1104 Publication Date: August 10, 2006 Publisher: Thieme New York Studio: Thieme New York Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Brain presents the current information on how to manage diseases and disorders of the brain. Ideal as a reference for review in preparation for surgery, this atlas features succinct discussion of pathology and etiology that helps the reader gain a firm understanding of the underlying disease and conditions. The authors provide step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques, clearly delineating the indications and contraindications, the goals, the operative preparation and anesthesia, and postoperative management. Common complications of techniques are also emphasized. Over 900 illustrations aid the rapid comprehension of the surgical procedures described in the text. Highlights: Clear descriptions of the surgical management of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, occlusive and hemorrhagic vascular diseases, tumors, lesions, pain disorders, trauma, infections, and more Detailed discussion of disease pathology, etiology, and differential diagnosis Concise outlines of indications, contraindications, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each technique illuminate the rationale behind surgical management More than 900 illustrations, including 684 in full-color, demonstrate key concepts Sections on the latest techniques in stereotactic and minimally invasive surgery This companion volume to Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves is an essential reference for all neurosurgeons and residents seeking the current information on state-of-the-art techniques in brain surgery. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Excellent neurosurgical atlasI am a neurosurgery resident and I have found that this atlas is superb. When deciding which atlas to buy, there are many factors to take into consideration (price, readability, breadth, depth, etc...). I believe that this book (and it's spine counterpart) really surpass Schmidek's book and Kempe's book in that regard. The pictures of key aspects of the operation are bountiful and in color. The text is cogent and serves its purpose well. The information is current and well referenced. The range of ... Read More 
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